

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine was founded in 1956. It is the only national level Chinese medical university and continuously supported by the central government and its successive leaders. Currently, more than 9,200 students enrolled full time, and 13.3% of them from oversea. For 60 years, 14,000 oversea students from 89 countries and regions have graduated from the university. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine has always dedicated to promote scientific research to lead the development of Chinese medical education and clinical practice. Its research projects ranked top one for seven consecutive years among all Chinese medical universities in China. The three affiliated university hospitals have 2,200 beds and 22,000 outpatients per day. Through integrating Chinese medicine and western medicine, the hospitals always stay on the top position in cardiovascular disease, cancer, and metabolic syndrome treatment. In recent years, the university has established cooperative relations with 103 oversea universities from 29 countries and regions. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine has become the Window of China for international exchanges and cooperation in Chinese Medicine.
- Official academic records
- Financial statement and certificate
- Statement of purpose
- Letter of recommendation
- Copy of passport
- Curriculum vitae
- Valid Passport
- Academic Transcripts: High school for bachelor's, bachelor's degree for master's, etc.
- English/Chinese Language Proficiency:
- For English-taught programs: IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL 80+ (some accept Duolingo)
- For Chinese-taught programs: HSK 4 for bachelor's, HSK 5 or 6 for master's
- Recommendation Letters (2 required for master's and PhD)
- Personal Statement / Study Plan
- Resume/CV
- Medical Examination Form (Foreigner Physical Examination)
- Non-criminal Record
- Completed online application (via university portal or CSC/Study in China platforms)
- Application Fee (varies: typically 400–800 RMB)
- Diploma/Language: $1,500 – $3,000
- Bachelor's: $2,000 – $5,000
- Master's: $3,000 – $7,000
- MBA / Medicine: $5,000 – $10,000
- Students on X1 visa (for over 180 days) may apply for part-time work after university approval
- You must get your residence permit marked with "part-time work allowed"
- Allowed to work no more than 8 hours/week during study; full-time in holidays may be permitted
- Working without approval is illegal and may lead to visa cancellation


